IBM Certified System Administrator – Sametime V9.0

This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day administration tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Sametime 9.0 environment. This includes, but is not limited to:

–   IBM Sametime Architecture

–   Deployment

–   Audio/Video

–   Maintenance

–   Troubleshooting

–   Performance Monitoring and Tuning

This administrator is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

The certification requires candidates to pass a 78-question multiple-choice exam that takes up to 105 minutes to complete.

IBM emphasizes the need for hands-on experience before attempting the exam, stating that “direct application of the skills learned cannot be substituted” with any of the self-study materials. The exam measures a candidate’s knowledge of task performance rather than memorization of features and functions.

Certification Name

IBM Certified System Administrator – Sametime V9.0

Prerequisites/Required Courses

Basic IBM Sametime administration skills plus hands-on experience with IBM Sametime V9.0

Number of Exams

One exam: Exam C2040-413: IBM Sametime 9.0 Administration (78 questions, 105 minutes, 65 percent passing score required)

Cost of Exam

$100 USD. Exams administered by Pearson VUE

URL

www-03.ibm.com/certify/certs/14011704.shtml

Self-Study Materials

IBM maintains a list of exam objectives, technotes, product documentation and Web resources. A Web-based sample exam (number A2040-413 Assessment: IBM Sametime 9.0 Administration) is available from Pearson VUE for $30 USD.